Book Review: The Gospel of Loki by Joanne M. Harris

Book Review: The Gospel of Loki by Joanne M. Harris

Summary:
This is the story of the rise and fall of the Norse gods, this time told from the famous trickster Loki's point of view.

Review:
Norse mythology has always interested me, and is a pretty big part of the Norwegian heritage. Because of this, I've read a lot about it and this book sadly didn't compare. I think, when you decide to basically retell a story with characters you didn't make, with a storyline you didn't decide and a world you didn't create, you've got your work cut out to make it your own.

I felt like the character of Loki was interesting, but I didn't feel like the author dug deep enough. Nothing really surprised me or brought anything new to the table.

There was, however, a lot of funny moments, and when I started accepting what kind of book this is, an amusing but not original tale, I found it much more enjoyable.






Book Review: The Gospel of Loki by Joanne M. Harris
Title: The Gospel of Loki
Author: Joanne M. Harris
Published: 2014
Language: English
Pages: 302
Rating: 2/5

Book Review: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë

Book Review: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë

Summary:
Orphan Jane Eyre is a young woman who has suffered a hard childhood, being cast away by her own aunt and having attended a charity school and taught there for a few years. Seeking a wider perspective, she starts working as a governess at Thornfield hall and she finally finds some fulfillment. But the house holds many secrets, and so does it's owner; Mr. Rochester.

Review:
I would give this book 10000/5 any day. Definitely right up my alley, and did not disappoint one bit (which is extraordinary, seeing as it has quite the reputation).

The first thing that struck me was that I didn't find this a hard read to get through, as I often do with classics. It's not so complicated that it's impossible to follow, not all too many characters you have to remember, or too many places.

A delightful surprise was the part of the book that is about Jane's childhood. I thought that was very interesting. I really felt Jane's voice as a narrator was clear and I found it very easy to connect with her. She's quite different from other woman of that age, which I enjoyed. Mr. Rochester is quite insufferable and a little bit crazy, but quite a fascinating character.

I found myself really invested in this story, and I just really loved it. It was entertaining, emotional, mysterious and loveable. The writing is just gorgeous, and it's really quite beautifully constructed.

I would recommend this to anyone who has the time, and if not; make time. It's worth every page.

Book Review: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
Title: Jane Eyre
Author: Charlotte Brontë
Published: 1847
Language: English
Pages: 507
Rating: 5/5

Top 5: Classics I Want To Read

Top 5: Classics I Want To Read
I've really gotten into reading classics lately, and I thought I would show you five classics I really want to read. I always find them to be quite an effort to get through, but it's almost always worth it.

1. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

I have actually read this, but it was when I was around sixteen, and I remember not really understanding that much. So, I want to reread!

2. The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

I actually own two copies of this. I really want to read it, although I don't know what it's about.

3. Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson

I really want to read more gothic fiction, and this has been on my to-read list for as long as I can remember. It's actually quite short too, so it's not a huge thing to get through.

4. Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens

Mostly because I haven't read any Dickens, which is just sad.

5. Dubliners by James Joyce

Because I just bought it, and I've heard it was really controversial when it was published, which is always interesting.

Book Review: Vivian Versus the Apocalypse by Katie Coyle

Book Review: Vivian Versus the Apocalypse by Katie Coyle

Summary:
A new religion has taken over America, calling itself "The Church of America", and the leader, Pastor Frick, has foretold that a Rapture will come, and six months later, the world will end. Vivian is at a mock Rapture party, not being a Believer... but when she comes home the next day, her parents are gone and there are two holes in the roof.

Wondering if her parents are still alive, Vivian embarks on a journey across the country to find out the truth.

Review:
I enjoyed reading this book. I really liked the religious aspect of it, where the country has been divided into Believers and Non-Believers, and I liked the portraying of how this has put a gap between Vivian and her parents. I also really enjoyed the small excerpts you get from The Book of Frick now and then.

I liked the characters, especially Harp, Vivians best friend, but I didn't fall in love with any of them. I did like that the little love story in the book didn't take too much space though. The middle part of the book felt a little slow, and although the ending was exciting, I didn't really like it.

I think this book is better suited for someone a little bit younger than me, and that's not really something I can blame the book for, but it does affect my rating. As I said, it was an enjoyable read, but for me, it ends there.






Book Review: Vivian Versus the Apocalypse by Katie Coyle
Title: Vivian Versus the Apocalypse
Author: Katie Coyle
Published: 2013
Language: English
Pages: 288
Rating: 3/5